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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in e-learning make it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education ventures. Students want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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